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2000 Saab 9-3 ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints124 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage174kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags32
Seat belts20
Electrical system20
Interior lighting11
Power train10
Structure11
Tires10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 07V-087 · Mar 7, 2007 · 94,377 vehicles

Risk. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saab.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other 9-3 Convertible year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9-3 Convertible median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE05017 · closed Sep 23, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-399
In owners' words

What 9-3 Convertible owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVING ALONG, MAYBE 20-30 MPH AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYS FOR NO REASON (SIDE, NOT STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG).. NO CRASH, NO IMPACT, JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT AND, BOOM! MY LEFT EAR IS RINGING AND MY LEFT ARM IS PROBABLY BRUISED. *TR
Complaint 11323899 · May 8, 2020 · 174,183 miles
TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2016. THE SAAB CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CONTINUES TO TELL ME THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AND "I SHOULD NOT WORRY BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS WITH SAAB VEHICLES." HOWEVER, I OWN OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME RECALL, AND THOSE…
Complaint 10935100 · Dec 13, 2016
I'VE GOT A 2000 SAAB 9-3 AND I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INSTEAD MY HEAD GOT KNOCKED AGAINST THE SIDE WINDOW, DRIVING MY GLASSES INTO MY FOREHEAD. NOW I'VE GOT A SCAR ACROSS MY FOREHEAD THAT WILL REQUIRE PLASTIC SURGERY. DAMAGE TO THE DOOR WAS SEVERE…
Complaint 751889 · Sep 7, 2001

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